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mindforge
09-22-2008, 05:56 PM
I did this last night. I am doing an assignment on 'light' for one of my graduate classes.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g210/mindforged/trike1.jpg
mindforge
09-23-2008, 01:44 AM
I just wanted to add that this is a raw image with no post processing. During RAW conversion to JPG all I did was raise the saturation and contrast just a little.
Marko
09-23-2008, 08:58 AM
I like this effect MF. You might try combining this light with one of those 1 dollar lasers for some fine outlining - works great.
mindforge
09-23-2008, 11:10 AM
I really have tried using those lasers, they really are not that great. I think the best way to make the tricycle pop would be to get a LED flashlight and a snoot. I was trying to do it with only the candle lights and my light source.

I might end up doing an entire series for this type of long exposure.
Marko
09-23-2008, 11:59 AM
I really have tried using those lasers, they really are not that great. I think the best way to make the tricycle pop would be to get a LED flashlight and a snoot. I was trying to do it with only the candle lights and my light source.

I might end up doing an entire series for this type of long exposure.

I think you should try an entire series. Painting with light is great fun. I 100% disagree with your laser comment though... When I did a podcast last year on this topic & re-experimented with different flashlight sources, I found the laser to be the most accurate and easiest light source to control.
Depends on what you're trying to achieve I guess.

Thx - Marko
mindforge
09-23-2008, 12:02 PM
I think you should try an entire series. Painting with light is great fun. I 100% disagree with your laser comment though... When I did a podcast last year on this topic & re-experimented with different flashlight sources, I found the laser to be the most accurate and easiest light source to control.
Depends on what you're trying to achieve I guess.

Thx - Marko

It is usually way too overpowering and creates a hard line. when the red laser hits the metal of the tricycle it bounces in every direction. I agree that it is much easier to control but to create the effect with a laser, the laser would overpower the light I think. I'll post the light bulb that I lit with the laser.
tomorrowstreasures
09-24-2008, 02:50 PM
i like how the light goes in between the frame. :) i like the red too, and the hint of what else may be hiding in the scene..nice job!